CALL TO ACTION: Threat to Collaborative Practice in California

By admin | November 18, 2015

Collaborative Practice faces a threat to its future existence due to proposed changes in the California Evidence Code. Please express your opposition to the California Law Review Commission today.

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Loyola Law School Clinic Helps Divorcing Couples While Providing Hands-on Experience to Students

By admin | November 9, 2015

November 9, 2015 Contact: Gayle Lynn Falkenthal, APR 619-997-2495 or gayle@falconvalleygroup.com Loyola Law School Clinic Helps Divorcing Couples While Providing Hands-on Experience to Students (Los Angeles, California) – Seventy percent of all couples getting divorced in California including Los Angeles County are not represented by an attorney. Many couples go it alone (“pro per”) because…

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The Painful Path of Divorce Litigation

By admin | September 29, 2015
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The Painful Path of Divorce Litigation by Emily F. Robinson, Esq. Law Offices of Emily F. Robinson, Westlake Village, California As I sit here in a Los Angeles family law courtroom, watching two parents fight over custody of their young son, I can’t help but think there must be a better way to do this…

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Family Divorce Solutions Members Lead Successful Collaborative Practice Training

By admin | August 24, 2015

  Family Divorce Solutions Members Lead Successful Collaborative Practice Training Family Divorce Solutions members including Kevin Chroman, Fred Glassman, Theresa Heyes, and training program coordinator Stephanie Maloney provided Collaborative Practice Training to an enthusiastic group of 45 attendees including five law school students August 12-14 at Loyola Law School in Los Angeles. The three-day training…

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US News Report: Collaborative Divorces Make Sense

By admin | August 3, 2015

US News Report: Collaborative Divorces Make Sense Tarzana, California For couples ready to part ways, those of us who practice Collaborative Divorce know it can often prevent the angry, destructive results of many divorce proceedings. U.S. News & World Report informed its readers in a helpful article how Collaborative Divorce allows a couple who once…

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LACFLA Collaborative Family Practice Training Set August 12 – 14

By admin | July 18, 2015
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LACFLA Collaborative Family Practice Training August 12 – 14 The Los Angeles Collaborative Family Law Association invites you to attend its training program for all Collaborative Practice professionals in the legal, financial, and mental health fields. You have the opportunity to bundle membership with training and receive extended membership privileges through 2016. Date:  August 12,…

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The Collaborative Process and Prenuptial Agreements

By admin | June 25, 2015
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Learn about prenuptial agreements in this informative video presentation by family law attorney Michelle Daneshrad of Family Divorce Solutions of San Fernando Valley.

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Dishonesty Concerns About Spousal Income in Your Divorce

By admin | June 5, 2015

Dishonesty Concerns About Spousal Income in Your Divorce by Michelle Daneshrad, CFL-S Completion Law Firm, Woodland Hills, California Many clients are concerned their spouse will lie about their income. How the concern is handled can have different consequences and costs. Here is an example from my own practice, with details changed to protect confidentiality. Read…

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How to Avoid Costly Financial Mistakes Before, During and After Your Divorce

By admin | May 27, 2015
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How to Avoid Costly Financial Mistakes Before, During and After Your Divorce by Jerry Cohen, CPA, Chartered Financial Consultant, Certified in Financial Forensics, and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst™ Reseda, California Financial issues create enormous stress for divorcing couples at every stage of the process. There are several common ways to avoid making financial mistakes during…

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Honors & Recognition: Kevin Chroman Named 2015 Eureka Award Winner

By admin | April 30, 2015

Honors & Recognition: Kevin Chroman Named 2015 Eureka Award Winner Congratulations to Family Divorce Solutions member Kevin Chroman, named the 2015 Eureka Award Winner by Collaborative Practice California (CP Cal) at its annual statewide conference. The Eureka Award  recognizes and honors individuals who have made significant contributions and demonstrated an abiding dedication to establishing and…

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